How to Layer Your Bed for Winter

Nothing beats climbing into a warm, cosy bed on a cold winter's night. So, as the seasons begin to change and the nights start to get chilly, it's time to fight the cold by adding some soft, snuggly winter layers to your bed. By adding cosy throws, cushions, coverlets, and bedspreads, you can create a gorgeous layered up bed to transition through the seasons.

Winter is the perfect time to get creative with your bedroom styling. Add warmth and texture by layering patterns and restful colours to create a soft, inviting space. Snuggly blankets, textured quilts, warm coverlets, patterned cushions, and soft throws are all great layers that you can pile onto your winter bed to create a cosy bedroom atmosphere. Warming shades can also make a big difference in making your bedroom feel snug. Hues such as plum, terracotta and rose can create the illusion of warmth to contrast the chill in the air.

If you like a little bit of extra snuggly softness, introduce flannelette sheets to create a blissful base that will keep you warm all winter. Available in a range of patterned sheet sets or plain dye designs, our flannelette is perfect for layering and adding interest to your overall bedroom look.

Get creative with clashing patterns for a playful and bold look; or coordinate your sheets to match your quilt cover or bedspread for a cohesive style.

If flannelette isn't for you, opt for a sheet set with a higher thread count for a warm, luxurious update this season.

Now that your sheets are sorted, the next step is to put your lightweight summer quilt back in the cupboard and take out your warm winter quilt. Depending on your preference, choosing the right quilt for you can be difficult. If you’re a cold sleeper and like a little bit of extra warmth, we would recommend either our luxury goose down or Hungarian goose down quilts, or one of our wool quilt options.

Pair your quilt or duvet with a beautiful patterned, plain dye, quilted, or flannelette quilt cover for added warmth, colour, and texture.

Next, drape a coverlet or bedspread on top of your quilt cover to add a lovely texture and additional warmth. Perfect for the cooler months, these layers allow you to easily adjust your temperature throughout the night.

Pile on your pillows and finish off the look with some textured cushions and throws - we love faux fur for winter. For an extra cosy finish, our wool blankets are always a favourite with their classic designs and insulating capabilities.

When updating your bed for winter, it is important to remember that not all layering starts from the quilt cover up! A wool underblanket, protector, or soft mattress topper is the perfect base for a warming bed. Providing insulation and cushioning, these layers will not only protect your mattress but keep your body temperature regulated while you sleep.

If you're still shivering when you hop into bed, grab a hot water bottle or heat pack, some snuggly flannelette pyjamas, and a pair of cuddly slippers. These winter warmers will keep you toasty warm as you get in and out of bed.